India and Israel are likely to test fire this month the long-range surface-to-air Barak 8 missile, jointly developed by the two countries, which can act as a potent shield against incoming missiles, aircraft and drones.

The Palestine Liberation Organisation holds the Israeli government "fully responsible" for the death of a toddler in an arson attack Friday by suspected Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, an official said.

Top American military officers sought to reassure worried lawmakers Wednesday that US forces would check Iran`s "malign" influence in the Middle East should Congress green-light the nuclear deal with Tehran.

An analysis of an Israeli assault in the Gaza Strip following the capture of one of its soldiers during last year`s war in the Palestinian territory shows "strong evidence" of war crimes, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday approved the "immediate" construction of 300 settler homes in the occupied West Bank as his government came under pressure from right-wing Jewish groups.

The popularity of former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam is far-stretched. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday paid tributes to India's 'Missile Man', calling him an exponent of closer friendly relations between the two nations.

White House contender Mike Huckabee is warning that President Barack Obama is marching the Israelis to the "door of the oven" by signing off on the nuclear deal struck between Iran and six world powers.